Excess weight can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, but gaining weight can also be a symptom of this condition. The two are closely related. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which ...

Some research suggests a link between sleep apnea and developing abnormal heart rhythms called arrhythmias, as well as palpitations, the sensation that your heart has skipped a beat. Just like the ...

Sleep apnea makes you stop breathing in your sleep. This can happen repeatedly throughout the night. When you stop breathing, your brain tries to wake you up so you’ll start again. Constant sleep ...

The gold standard for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. For a CPAP machine alone, it can cost anywhere from $500 to $1000 or more.

Purpose: Formal overnight polysomnography (PSG) is required to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with sleep disordered breathing (SDB). Most clinical guidelines do not recommend ...

There’s no substitute for a good night’s sleep, but if you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the ...

A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their condition may lessen their risk of such accidents compared ...

This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ... Positive Emotions Plus Deep Sleep Equals Longer-Lasting Perceptual Memories Feb. 3, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how ...

Can the Apple Watch detect sleep apnea? Supported models such as Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 can be worn to bed to track breathing disturbances during sleep. This data is analyzed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Would you please address the dangers of untreated sleep apnea? Also, what do people do when they are unable to tolerate a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine?

Local veteran actor Chen Tianwen, 61, was on Capital 958’s Celeb Talk segment this morning (Jan 20) during which he revealed he suffers from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder where a person ...

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